NGC457 Owl (E.T.) Cluster

[JKB]

Hi All

After seeing the post from Anthony the other day http://stargazerslou...68-owl-cluster/ I realised that although this is one of my favourite clusters, I have never imaged it! I think I have concentrated on the 'pretty' galaxies and nebulae and completely forgotten the lovely clusters.

So last night (seeing not great but clear) I had a try.

1hr of 180s subs plus darks and bias. Guided with PHD on 150P with EOS30D

Hope you like and as ever, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Thanks

Jamie

[Daniel-K]

with star clusters they tend to benefit from shorter exposure so you dont over saturated the stars and get blown out you will also get more colour.

[JKB]

with star clusters they tend to benefit from shorter exposure so you dont over saturated the stars and get blown out you will also get more colour.

A very valid point and sadly I completely forgot to change the remote settings from the previous imaging setting.

Left it for an hour or so only to find it was 3min subs. Ah well, always something I forget to do!

Cheers

Jamie